To go along with Intel’s latest launch all of the motherboard manufacturers also have lots of new boards as well. So it isn’t a surprise that we have had a few of the new Z490 boards show up in the office. I’m going to take a look at them over the next few days. Most of the boards that were sent over are higher end, but MSI sent over their MPG Z490 Gaming Carbon WiFI which isn’t a budget board but is a little easier on the wallet. Its name may be a little long, but at just under $270 is it a good sweet spot for a Z490 build? Today I’m going to find out!
Product Name: MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Carbon WiFi
Review Sample Provided by: MSI
Written by: Wes Compton
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Specifications |
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Processor |
-Supports 10th Gen Intel® Core™ and Pentium® Gold / Celeron® processors for LGA1200 socket -Onboard graphics output are disabled when using the F SKU processors. |
Chipset |
Intel® Z490 Chipset |
Memory |
4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB1 Supports 1R 2133/2666/2933 MHz1 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 4800+ MHz 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4266+ MHz 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+ MHz 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz Supports Dual-Channel mode Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) |
Expansion slots |
3x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots*, support x16/ x0/ x4 or x8/ x8/ x4 mode 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots |
Onboard graphics |
1x HDMI port, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 @30Hz 1x DisplayPort, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2304 @60Hz Maximum shared memory is 1GB |
Multi-GPU |
Supports 2-Way NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology Supports 3-Way AMD® CrossFire™ Technology |
Storage |
Intel® Z490 Chipset
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Raid |
Intel® Z490 Chipset
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USB |
Intel® Z490 Chipset
ASMedia® ASM3241 Chipset
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Audio |
Realtek® ALC1220 Codec
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LAN |
1x Realtek® RTL8125B 2.5Gbps LAN controller |
WiFi &Bluetooth |
Intel® AX201
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Internal Connectors |
1x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2x M.2 slots (M-Key) 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports) 2x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector 1x 4-pin water-pump fan connector 6x 4-pin system fan connectors 1x Front panel audio connector 2x System panel connectors 1x Chassis Intrusion connector 1x 4-pin RGB LED connector 2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors 1x 3-pin CORSAIR LED connector 1x Serial port connector 1xTPM module connector 1x TBT connector* 1x RTD3 connector 1x Clear CMOS jumper |
Back Panel Ports |
PS/2 Combo Port DisplayPort USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps (Type-A) LAN Port HD Audio Connectors USB 2.0 HDMI Port USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps (Type-C) USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps (Type-A) Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Optical S/PDIF OUT |
Dimensions |
ATX Form Factor 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) |
Mounting |
9 mounting holes |
Operating System |
Support for Windows® 10 64-bit |
Box Contents |
Motherboard Quick Installation Guide MSI Case Badge Product Registration Card 1 to 2 RGB LED Extension Y Cable Case Screw Guide Corsair RGB LED Extension Cable 2 x SATA Cables Rainbow RGB LED Extension Cable Promotion Card MSI Product Catalog |